HydroSlick Ceramic Wax Chemical Guys 473 ml
HydroSlick is a SiO2 ceramic gel that applies as simply as a wax on paint and glass. It leaves a deep shine and a beading effect, with protection advertised up to 12 months, in a 473 ml bottle.
HydroSlick Ceramic Wax Chemical Guys: the protection of a coating with the simplicity of a wax
HydroSlick Ceramic Coating HyperWax is a SiO2-based ceramic gel developed by Chemical Guys. It is applied by hand, with a microfiber applicator pad, exactly like a traditional wax, but it lays down on the paint a protective layer similar to a ceramic coating. It is aimed at motorists who are looking for the gloss and durability of a ceramic treatment, without the heavy preparation or the application time of a professional coating.
What HydroSlick brings to the bodywork
- Up to one year of protection against UV rays, environmental contaminants, industrial fallout, and water spots.
- A deep gloss that enhances color depth on all paint finishes.
- A smooth, slick feel after buffing.
- A pronounced hydrophobic behavior: water beads and quickly leaves the treated surface.
A ceramic gel, not a spray
The gel texture changes the way you work. The product is dispensed directly onto the pad, spread in a thin layer, panel by panel, and removed after thirty seconds to two minutes, depending on conditions. No lamp, no application kit, and no multi-day curing time is necessary, unlike a ceramic coating applied in a workshop.
On which surfaces to use it
HydroSlick is intended for painted surfaces and glass. It can be applied both on a freshly decontaminated bodywork and over a ceramic coating already in place, in order to revive its gloss and beading effect.
Capacity and dosing
The 473 ml bottle is dispensed by successive presses onto the applicator pad, at a rate of four to five doses per reload. Closed and stored at room temperature, the gel remains usable over several maintenance sessions.
Instructions for use of HydroSlick Chemical Guys ceramic wax
HydroSlick is applied to a clean, cool, and dry surface, sheltered from direct sunlight. The quality of the finish depends mainly on the preparation: the more decontaminated the paint is, the better the ceramic gel adheres and the more the shine stands out.
Prepare the bodywork
- Wash the entire vehicle with a car shampoo, then rinse thoroughly.
- Dry the bodywork completely.
- Decontaminate the paint with a clay bar to remove embedded particles.
- Correct, if necessary, scratches and micro-scratches with polish before applying the protection.
Apply the ceramic gel
- First test the product on an inconspicuous area.
- Apply four to five doses of HydroSlick onto a microfiber applicator pad.
- Work panel by panel and spread the gel in a thin, even layer.
- Let it sit for thirty seconds to two minutes.
- Buff with a clean, dry microfiber until you obtain a perfectly clear surface.
Good to know
After application, keep the vehicle sheltered and dry for two to three hours. The hydrophobic effect continues to strengthen for about twenty-four hours. The product contains cumene, a substance identified as carcinogenic by the State of California: handle the bottle with gloves, in a ventilated area, and keep it out of reach of children.